If your card has a +1 entitlement and a companion is travelling with you, you must select this by pressing the relevant button on the ticket validation machine. You must validate your card before you board. If you don’t, you will have to pay the On-board fare.
How do I use my NEC card on the bus?
Using your card is really easy. Make sure you have your card with you and then when you get on the bus, tell the bus driver where you are going, tap it on the electronic card reader to use it and the smart technology will do the rest. If you are over 11 years old you can choose to apply for the Young Scot NEC.
Can I use my National Entitlement Card on Edinburgh buses?
The NEC card entitles you to free bus travel across Scotland, and also on trams if your card was issued by the City of Edinburgh Council.
Can I use my National Entitlement Card on Lothian Buses?
If you have a disability or are over the age of 60, you are entitled to use our day services free of charge and can do so by showing our driver your up-to-date National Entitlement Card (NEC). To apply for an NEC please visit www.entitlementcard.org.uk .
How do I use my Scottish NEC card?
Your National Entitlement Card (NEC) can now be used to store tickets for travel across multiple modes of transport and multiple transport operators.
Depending on the operator, tickets can be loaded onto your NEC smartcard at:
- ticket offices.
- ticket vending machines.
- on board or.
- online in advance.
Does a NEC card give you free bus travel?
The NEC can be used to access free, discounted and concessionary travel on public transport in your local area and across Scotland. The smartcard can also be used for access to community car clubs such as Co-wheels, and storing travel tickets and passes from a number of operators.
How do you use a Travelcard on a bus?
To use your Travelcard simply hold the card to the machine on the bus. If you have more than one ticket on your card, advise the driver of which ticket you would like to use. You cannot use more than one ticket from your card on the same journey (e.g. for yourself and another person accompanying you).
Can I use my National Entitlement Card on Citylink buses?
National Entitlement Card (bus pass)
If you’re over 60, or have a disability, you can travel for free on: nearly all local bus services. nearly all longer journeys between Scottish cities – you can check timetables, including Citylink and Megabus, for times and routes of services between cities.
Is a National Entitlement Card a bus pass?
The National Entitlement Card (NEC) is Scotland’s National Smartcard, offering access to many public services across the country. You may recognise or know the NEC as your bus pass, library card or Young Scot card, however this one card may be able to grant you access to multiple other services as well.
Is my Saltire Card valid on Edinburgh trams?
If you have a Scottish National Entitlement Card (also known as a Saltire card) issued by the City of Edinburgh Council, you are entitled to free travel on the tram. The same applies to cards from any local authority indicating visual impairment.
Can I use my bus pass on any bus in Scotland?
Where you can use your bus pass. Your National Entitlement Card is your bus pass. It gives you the same rights as a full-fare paying passenger. You can use it to travel in Scotland on almost all local and long-distance bus services.
Do you need cash for buses in Edinburgh?
You can pay for tickets in cash when boarding the bus, by depositing the money in the box next to the driver, but be aware that exact change is required, as the drivers have no access to cash and are unable to give back change. Paying by card is also possible.
Can I use my national bus pass in Scotland?
Your National Entitlement Card gives you free travel throughout Scotland on nearly all local registered and long-distance scheduled bus services.
Can you use NEC on ScotRail?
The National Entitlement Card is also available if you are over 60, entitling you to free bus travel anywhere in Scotland. You can travel for free, at any time, on any local bus service or scheduled long distance coach service. The card also entitles you to cheaper fares on First ScotRail trains and the Glasgow Subway.
How do you use a Saltire Card on ScotRail?
How does Smartcard work?
- Buy tickets. Buy Smart tickets online, via the ScotRail App, at our ticket vending machines and booking offices.
- Load tickets onto your Smartcard.
- Tap to travel Once your ticket is loaded, tap your Smartcard at the ticket gates or platform validator and wait for the beep.
Can I use my Saltire Card on trains in Scotland?
In October, the Scottish Government announced plans for the Saltire Card – a smartcard that can be used across public transport networks in Scotland.
Does travel card work on bus?
A Travelcard (in the zones it’s valid for) gives you unlimited travel at any time on bus, Tube, Tram, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth line and National Rail services in London. You can use it on all buses, and if valid in zones 3, 4, 5 or 6, on all trams. Travelcards can start on any day.
Is a Saltire Card A free bus travel?
A National Entitlement Card (Saltire card) provides free, Scotland-wide, bus travel for people who are disabled and those over age 60. It also provides discounted train travel across Scotland for people who are visually impaired.
What happens if you don’t tap out with contactless?
If you don’t touch in and out, we can’t tell where you’ve travelled from or to, so your journey will be incomplete. Maximum fares don’t count towards capping.
Is it better to use an Oyster card or contactless?
A contactless visitor Oyster card is excellent for pay as you go travel as fares are capped. This means this may cost less than a physical ticket. However, a standard contactless card will offer the same benefits. However, the visitor Oyster card is perhaps best used by tourists from foreign countries.
Can I pay with card on Citylink bus?
Customers can purchase tickets through the following options: Online at www.citylink.ie. This option guarantees your seat. Standby tickets can be purchased directly from the coach driver by paying cash or card.